CarVerify

Free Car Check

WV08 DHO

2008 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 2457cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

45,307 mi
Last recorded45,307 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Subaru
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 DHO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 45,307 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 45,307 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 43,355 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 42,421 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 41,235 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 40,105 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 38,690 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 38,688 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 36,870 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 36,879 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 36,404 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 33,015 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 28,591 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 28,589 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 24,737 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 22,448 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 22,427 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perished and cracking

Pass 11 Mar 2014 20,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 18,892 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 16,705 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 12,068 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?

Based on 915,729 MOT tests across 72,693 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
4,996
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
72,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,062
Registration plate lamp not working 19,494
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,247
position lamp(s) not working 16,099
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 15,281
Full Subaru Impreza reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WV08 DHO is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2008 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 69,215 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,062 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WV08 DHO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 18 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WV08 DHO?

You can check the full history of WV08 DHO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WV08 DHO registered?

WV08 DHO is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is WV08 DHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV08 DHO shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WV08 DHO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WV08 DHO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.